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Habity E-Paper Bedside Clock - An E-Ink Alarm Clock That Guards Your Bedside Without a Phone

October 17, 2026Habity (N/A)Interested
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Habity E-Paper Bedside Clock - An E-Ink Alarm Clock That Guards Your Bedside Without a Phone

Let's be honest: for a lot of us, the only reason the phone sits next to the bed at night is the alarm. Habity's E-Paper Bedside Clock takes over that whole job, so your phone has no reason to be on the nightstand. What I like most is that the screen doesn't glow all night.


📊 Quick Info

ItemDetails
BrandHabity
DesignersPeter Arvad, Jesper Westendahl
PriceTo be confirmed
Display3.7-inch e-ink
FeaturesAlarm, sleep sounds, night light
AlarmPer-weekday times, one alarm per day, gradual light-up of up to 30 minutes
One-line verdict⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ A clock that gets your phone off the nightstand

✨ 3-Line Summary

  • 👍 Biggest strength: An e-ink screen that doesn't glow all the time, plus physical buttons you can tell apart by touch
  • 👎 Downside: Only one alarm per day
  • 🎯 Recommended for: People who want to cut down on phone use before bed

📸 Product Tour

Habity clock giving off a warm glow on a bedside table

The e-ink screen and the night light below it are soft and gentle

Two Habity clocks in front of a sky backdrop

You can see the large dial on the side and the yellow stop button on top

Habity clock case prototypes

The process of refining the form through several case prototypes

Habity prototype placed next to sketches

A design workshop scene with a sketchbook and a prototype side by side


🔍 Why It Caught My Eye

Buttons you can tell apart by feel

The large dial on the side turns to adjust settings and volume, and presses to select. On top there's a yellow stop button and a wide snooze button. Since the shapes are different, I figured you'd rarely mix up the two actions even half asleep.

A screen that doesn't stay lit

The 3.7-inch e-ink screen works by reflecting ambient light, so it doesn't emit light constantly. In the dark, a warm light comes on for 10 seconds when you touch it, so the time isn't glowing at you all night.

Sleep sounds without an app

The built-in speaker can play rain or ocean waves, and apparently there are quirky sounds too, like a sleeping dog or a dishwasher. No app or subscription is needed, and it plays for up to 8 hours.


🤔 What Gives Me Pause

One alarm per day

You can set different times for each weekday, but only one alarm per day is possible. If you're in the habit of setting several alarms, that could be inconvenient.

Price and how to buy are unconfirmed

I haven't been able to confirm the price, where it's sold, or whether it can be bought in Korea.

Yet another clock

If your bedroom already has a mood light or an alarm clock, this could be redundant. You also need to honestly ask yourself whether you can really keep your phone off the bed.


📋 Product Features (Subjective Ratings)

  • Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
  • Portability: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
  • Practicality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
  • Value for money: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (price unconfirmed)

🛒 Pre-Purchase Checklist

✅ Recommended for

  • Anyone who wants to break the habit of checking their phone the moment they wake up
  • Anyone looking for a clock with soft lighting and sleep sounds
  • Anyone who likes minimalist e-ink gadgets

❌ Not recommended for

  • Anyone who needs multiple alarms per day
  • Anyone who doesn't want a separate device besides the phone alarm

🎯 Final Verdict

The Habity clock isn't about adding features; it's about getting your phone off the nightstand. I think pairing e-ink with physical buttons is a smart choice.

It's a shame that the price and how to buy it are unknown. I'd like to check back on it once more information comes out.


Source: Yanko Design product page

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